Georgiana Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjor-JEE-uh-nuh / /dʒɔːrˈdʒiːənə/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: farmer; Greek: earthworker
Historical & Cultural Background
Georgiana is a feminine form of the name George, which has roots in the Greek word 'georgos', meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries, often associated with nobility and aristocracy.
Trend Summary
Georgiana has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking vintage names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Georgie
- Georgina
International Variants
- Georgiana (Italian)
- Georgine (French)
- Jorja (English)
Famous people named Georgiana
Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was a prominent socialite and political activist in the 18th century.
Georgiana Houghton was a 19th-century artist known for her abstract paintings.
Georgiana Molloy was an early Australian botanist who contributed significantly to the study of native flora.
Georgiana Simpson was an American educator and the first African American woman to earn a degree from the University of Illinois.
Fictional characters named Georgiana
Georgiana Darcy is a character in Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice', known as the sister of Mr. Darcy.
Georgiana is a character in the film 'The Duchess', based on the life of Georgiana Cavendish.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Georgiana was first seen in the United States in 1880. Georgiana has ranked as high as #702 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, California, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Georgiana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Georgiana (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 12 | |
FL | 11 | |
NY | 9 | |
GA | 9 | |
NC | 7 | |
CA | 7 | |
NJ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 36 |
1881 | 20 |
1882 | 20 |
1883 | 23 |
1884 | 23 |
1885 | 24 |
1886 | 34 |
1887 | 28 |
1888 | 26 |
1889 | 50 |
1890 | 36 |
1891 | 39 |
1892 | 28 |
1893 | 29 |
1894 | 37 |
1895 | 34 |
1896 | 45 |
1897 | 40 |
1898 | 44 |
1899 | 30 |
1900 | 46 |
1901 | 31 |
1902 | 36 |
1903 | 40 |
1904 | 34 |
1905 | 37 |
1906 | 42 |
1907 | 37 |
1908 | 47 |
1909 | 58 |
1910 | 53 |
1911 | 60 |
1912 | 83 |
1913 | 86 |
1914 | 98 |
1915 | 144 |
1916 | 145 |
1917 | 138 |
1918 | 172 |
1919 | 137 |
1920 | 150 |
1921 | 131 |
1922 | 152 |
1923 | 144 |
1924 | 161 |
1925 | 130 |
1926 | 152 |
1927 | 124 |
1928 | 123 |
1929 | 110 |
1930 | 101 |
1931 | 98 |
1932 | 101 |
1933 | 85 |
1934 | 95 |
1935 | 105 |
1936 | 88 |
1937 | 103 |
1938 | 109 |
1939 | 115 |
1940 | 116 |
1941 | 125 |
1942 | 147 |
1943 | 129 |
1944 | 105 |
1945 | 105 |
1946 | 114 |
1947 | 122 |
1948 | 115 |
1949 | 134 |
1950 | 101 |
1951 | 106 |
1952 | 107 |
1953 | 89 |
1954 | 75 |
1955 | 75 |
1956 | 69 |
1957 | 68 |
1958 | 70 |
1959 | 46 |
1960 | 52 |
1961 | 44 |
1962 | 46 |
1963 | 40 |
1964 | 43 |
1965 | 34 |
1966 | 43 |
1967 | 59 |
1968 | 60 |
1969 | 47 |
1970 | 50 |
1971 | 48 |
1972 | 48 |
1973 | 41 |
1974 | 43 |
1975 | 45 |
1976 | 48 |
1977 | 46 |
1978 | 33 |
1979 | 47 |
1980 | 41 |
1981 | 17 |
1982 | 27 |
1983 | 17 |
1984 | 25 |
1985 | 19 |
1986 | 27 |
1987 | 16 |
1988 | 18 |
1989 | 26 |
1990 | 15 |
1991 | 27 |
1992 | 20 |
1993 | 29 |
1994 | 33 |
1995 | 31 |
1996 | 43 |
1997 | 42 |
1998 | 31 |
1999 | 30 |
2000 | 37 |
2001 | 33 |
2002 | 36 |
2003 | 31 |
2004 | 38 |
2005 | 43 |
2006 | 30 |
2007 | 45 |
2008 | 34 |
2009 | 41 |
2010 | 60 |
2011 | 64 |
2012 | 70 |
2013 | 76 |
2014 | 79 |
2015 | 118 |
2016 | 106 |
2017 | 80 |
2018 | 100 |
2019 | 131 |
2020 | 101 |
2021 | 96 |
2022 | 126 |
2023 | 118 |
2024 | 126 |